Contributed by: ElyseRomano on Tuesday, April 24 2012 @ 09:15 am
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There's one thing everyone wants to know when they hear you're a dating expert: How do I survive a first date?
It gets tiring hearing the same things over and over again - don't dress like a slob, be on time, have confidence, put your sense of humor on display - so this time, let's skip the "hearing" part and go straight to the visual aids. WeLoveDates.com asked readers to participate in a survey about what it takes to make a great first date, and they compiled the results in this[*1] colorful infographic.
Lesson #1: Take your time. WeLoveDates found that only 27% of women and 22% of men "absolutely" believe in love at first sight. The vast majority of both sexes only think it "Maybe" exists or believe it "Only happens in the movies."
Lesson #2: Make sure it feels right. When asked if they feel comfortable kissing on the first date, 58% of women and 44% of men said "Only if it feels right." 50% of men and 29% of women are unequivocally in favor of the first date kiss, while 14% of women and 6% of men are opposed to it under all circumstances.
Lesson #3: Pay up, if you're a man. Not all traditions are dead. Both men and women think that men should pay for a date, but women also felt strongly that they should at least offer to go Dutch. 67% said they believe women should offer to pay, and 33% of guys agreed. Splitting the check evenly was appealing to only 7% of women and 6% of men, and "The guy should always pay" found fans in 26% of women and 50% of men. No one suggested that women should cover the entire cost of the date...step up, ladies, this is 2012!
Lesson #4: Be polite and attentive. The list of first date don'ts includes: being rude to severs, professing love too quickly, getting wasted, flirting with others, and having terrible table manners.
Lesson #5: Talk about sex, maybe. For women, sex on the first date...
For men, sex on the first date...
If you really want to get frisky, look for Android users. 72% visit online dating sites and 62% are up for slipping between the sheets on a first date.